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FL S1904
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Rob Bradley
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AI Summary
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Recognizes September 2013 and each September thereafter as "Dystonia Awareness Month" in Florida.
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Defines dystonia as a neurologic movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions causing painful and debilitating body positions.
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Notes that dystonia is a nonterminal, nondegenerative disease affecting an estimated 500,000 people in North America, with one-third of patients being children.
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Acknowledges Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure as a leading nonprofit organization in dystonia research and its work with advocacy groups through Team Dystonia to increase national awareness.
Legislative Description
Dystonia Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
5/1/2013
Full Bill Text
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